Kingswood South Public School vs Orchard Hills Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in New South Wales, 1.8 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Kingswood South Public School
Kingswood · Government primary · P-6
304 students · ICSEA 956
Orchard Hills Public School
Orchard Hills · Government primary · K-6
242 students · ICSEA 995
| Measure | Kingswood South Public School Kingswood NSW | Orchard Hills Public School Orchard Hills NSW |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #1048 of 1,619 | #1050 of 1,619 |
| National rank (type) | #3282 of 4,908 | #3288 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | P-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 304 | 242 |
| Girls / boys | 138 / 166 | 129 / 113 |
| Foundation intake | 41 | 41 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -5% | +67% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 956 | 995 |
| ICSEA percentile | 27th | 45th |
| Top SEA quarter | 9% | 9% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 46% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 16.7 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 37.9 | 14.5 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 8.6 | 2.3 |
| Language background other than English | 33% | 40% |
| Indigenous students | 18% | 7% |
| Suburb | Kingswood 2747 | Orchard Hills 2748 |
| Council area | Penrith | Penrith |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | kingswoods-p.schools.nsw.gov.au | orchardhil-p.schools.nsw.gov.au |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index scores (42.1 vs 42.0).
- •Orchard Hills Public School has the higher ICSEA (995 vs 956), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Kingswood South Public School has fewer students per teacher (8.0 vs 16.7).
- •Kingswood South Public School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 242.
- •Orchard Hills Public School has grown faster over five years (67% vs -5%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kingswood South Public School better than Orchard Hills Public School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index. Differences in sector, size, year range and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Kingswood South Public School and Orchard Hills Public School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Kingswood and Orchard Hills in New South Wales.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Kingswood South Public School has 8.0 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Orchard Hills Public School has 16.7.
How do Kingswood South Public School and Orchard Hills Public School rank in NSW?
Kingswood South Public School is 1048th of 1,619 and Orchard Hills Public School is 1050th of 1,619 among primary schools in New South Wales on the 2025 Success Index.